President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has dismissed the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka and two other officials over the Kiteezi landfill disaster that claimed 35 lives and many more still missing.
In a decisive response to the findings of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) report concerning the Kiteezi Landfill disaster, the President has exercised his constitutional authority under Article 172 (1) (a) of the 1995 Constitution to dismiss the KCCA officials in the public interest due to significant evidence of criminal negligence.
The President has dismissed Kisaka, along with her deputy, Eng. David Luyimbazi and Dr. Daniel Okello, the KCCA Director of Public Health.
According to the letter released by the deputy Presidential Press Secretary, Faruk Kirunda, the IGG’s report clearly outlined the severe oversight and negligence exhibited by these officials.
In light of these findings, the President has called upon the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and other crime management agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter further, focusing on the angle of criminal negligence associated with this distressing event.
To ensure a swift transition in leadership, the President has directed the Public Service Commission to advertise the positions of Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Director of Public Health, with a goal of appointing new officials within three months.
Additionally, the Minister for Kampala has been tasked with advising the President on interim appointments for these crucial positions to ensure that operations within KCCA continue without disruption until permanent replacements are in place.
The letter further reveals that the President remains committed to upholding accountability and maintaining the highest standards of governance for the benefit of all citizens.
By Kirunda Biziwan Omar
24th Sept 2024
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